NIOS Admission Form 2025: Application Process, Fee Structure
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The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS admission form 2025 for all sessions on the official website for April/May 2025 public exams. The registration form was released on November 21, 2024, for session I and the application form for for session II will be issued on September 2025 (tentative).
For April/May 2025 public exams, students must register themselves before December 20, 2024, to avoid the late fees. Otherwise, candidates will have to pay INR 100 per subject as a late fee. For the subjects that include practicals, students need to pay an extra INR 150 to register.
Eligible candidates must register themselves to sit for the NIOS board exams. The details on the NIOS registration form must be filled out properly as the same will be reflected on their admit card.
| NIOS Board Date Sheet 2025 | NIOS Hall Ticket 2025 |
NIOS Board Admission Form 2025
Applications and appropriate admission fees should reach the NIOS office within the stipulated time mentioned by the board. If the school fails to complete the application process within the stipulated time, it will have to pay an additional fine as prescribed by the NIOS board.
Beyond the final date, the NIOS board will entertain no further admission. Therefore candidates must register for the final board exam before the deadline via their respective schools and remit the appropriate admission fees. Students can also check their NIOS admission status on the open board official website.
Important Dates For NIOS Admission Form 2025
The NIOS Board has issued a notification on the official website regarding the important dates related to the registration form which candidates should review before applying for the session I exam. The table below shows the important dates of the NIOS admission form 2025.
| Particulars | Details | Dates |
| For all registered learners of the April/May 2025 exam | Without late fee | November 21 to December 20, 2024 |
| With a late fee of INR 150 Per subject | December 21 to December 31, 2024 | |
| With a consolidated late fee of INR 1600 Per learner | January 1 to January 10, 2025 |
How to Download NIOS Admission Form 2025?
Students can download the NIOS admission form 2025 from the official website - nios.ac.in and follow the steps given in the PDF below to fill out the admission form correctly without making any errors.
This image will guide students while downloading the NIOS admission form 2025:
NIOS Eligibility Criteria for Class 10th & 12th
Students must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the online NIOS admission form 2025 for classes 10th and 12th. Therefore, it is important to go through the following section to learn about the complete eligibility criteria for NIOS Secondary and Sr. Secondary courses.
NIOS Admission Eligibility Criteria for Class 10th:
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Candidates must be 14 years of age by 31 Jul 2025.
NIOS Admission Eligibility Criteria for Class 12th:
- Applicants must be 15 years of age as of 31 Jul 2025.
- Students must have passed the secondary exam.
Documents Required for NIOS Admission Form 2025
Candidates have to send the scanned copy/soft copy (jpg, jpeg files) of the following documents, which will be required to be uploaded while filling NIOS admission form 2025:
- Recent passport-size colored photographs
- Signature (preferably in black ink)
- Valid identity proof (like Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Ration card)
- Valid proof of Date of Birth
- A valid proof of residence
- Class 8th mark sheet or Self Certificate (in case of secondary course) and class 10th mark sheet (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
NIOS Public Exam 2025 Fee Dates
The board will announce the fee payment dates for the class 10th and 12th students for all sessions on the official website. Moreover, The fee is to be paid only through online mode by visiting the NIOS website. The tentative fee dates and other related information are given below for the student's reference.
| Sessions | NIOS exam fee | Dates |
| April-May Session | Without late fee | |
| For learners enrolled in Stream-I, Block-II for the October 2025 Examinations | June 2025 to July 2025 (tentative) | |
| For eligible learners for examinations except the learners registered for the April 2025 examination | ||
| With a late fee of Rs 150 per subject | ||
| For all eligible learners as mentioned at Sl. no. 1 and 2 as above | July 2025 (tentative) | |
| With a consolidated late fee of Rs 1,600 per learner | ||
| For all eligible learners as mentioned at Sl. No. 1 and 2 as above | July 2025 (tentative) | |
| October-November Session | Without late fee | |
| For learners enrolled in Stream-I, Block-II for the April 2025 Examinations | December 2025 to January 2025 (tentative) | |
| With a late fee of Rs 150 per subject | ||
| For all eligible learners as mentioned at Sl. no. 1 and 2 as above | January 2025 (tentative) | |
| With a consolidated late fee of Rs 1,600 per learner | ||
| For all eligible learners as mentioned at Sl. No. 1 and 2 as above | January 2025 (tentative) | |
NIOS Admission Fee for Stream 1
The NIOS board has provided a detailed analysis of the Fee structure for NIOS admission. The details of the NIOS admission fee for stream 1 are given below:
| Course | Male (General category) | Female (General Category) | Exempted Category SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
| Secondary course for 5 subjects | Rs. 1485 | Rs. 1210 | Rs. 900 |
| For each additional subject | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 |
| Senior Secondary Course for 5 subjects | Rs. 1650 | Rs. 1375 | Rs. 1075 |
| For each additional subject | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 |
NIOS Admission Fee for Streams 2, 3, and 4
The NIOS admission fee details are available for all the streams. The details of the NIOS admission fee for streams 2, 3, and 4 are given below:
| Course | Admission Fee | Exam Fee | TOC | Change/Additional Subject Fee |
| Secondary/Senior Secondary (under stream-2) | Rs. 400 (per subject) | Rs. 250 per subject for theory. Additional Rs. 120 for practical per subject | Rs. 150 per subject | Rs. 600 per subject |
| Secondary (under stream-3) | Rs. 400 (per subject) | Rs. 500 per subject for theory. Additional Rs. 200 for practical per subject | Rs. 150 per subject | Rs. 600 per subject |
| Senior secondary (under stream-4) | Rs. 400 (per subject) | Rs. 500 per subject for theory. Additional Rs. 200 for practical per subject | Rs. 150 per subject | Rs. 600 per subject |
FAQs on NIOS Board Application Form
Q: What kind of identity proof is required to fill out the NIOS admission form 2025?
Q: When is the last date to make a payment for the April/ May 2025 session?
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for class 10th students willing to fill out the NIOS 2025 admission form?
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for class 12th students willing to fill out the NIOS admission form 2025?
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